Chocolate Banana Milkshake

[sharethis]         The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 5 Dessert for breakfast, yep, that’s right! I like to make this concoction of banana, nut milk, and chocolate anytime.  There’s no waiting for a special occasion in my book. I prefer to use cacao powder instead of over- processed chocolate. Cacao is a top source of … Read More

Start Me Up Smoothie

[sharethis]         The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 4 When making your smoothies, and to keep things simple with the shopping list, I recommend sticking to a few non-dairy milks such as almond and coconut.  You can also try hemp, rice, and flax. Since a lot of almond milk brands are loaded with tons of … Read More

Green Up Smoothie Recipe

[sharethis]          The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 3 For our Day 3 challenge, we are spicing it up! Spices are amazing healing powerhouses and can be added to any smoothie. We are adding cayenne pepper to the Green Up signature smoothie. Cayenne is great for the digestive system as well as boosting metabolism. It … Read More

Nutty Mango Smoothie Recipe

[sharethis]          The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge Day 2 Our fabulous  group is blending away on Day 2! Kale is our main dark leafy green for the Nutty Mango Smoothie. Kale is so sexy right now, and it’s actually packed with calcium (if you can believe it) and great for boosting immunity for the winter … Read More

Peachy Green Smoothie Recipe

[sharethis] Join The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge! Day 1 We are adding the green stuff to our smoothies and lovin’ every minute of it! Today is the kick off day, and it’s off to an amazing start with this light and fruity smoothie. The peaches make this drink a Vitamin C powerhouse!  For many of us, winter is … Read More

Easy Peasy Smoothie Recipe

[sharethis]  The 21 Day Green Up Smoothie Challenge starts Dec. 1st! In order to ease into adding greens like kale and spinach, it’s a good idea to start with my Easy Peasy Smoothie. It’s very basic, light, and I make this often when I need a quick snack.  Usually I have the ingredients on hand so it’s easy peasy. The … Read More

Tag! You’re it!

Fifth grade.  It was the year I got chickenpox, broke my wrist playing kickball (and I must tell you, I got Rob Zook, the biggest kid in our grade, out and won the game), and got my first boyfriend.  His name was Mark, and he asked me to “go with him.” I didn’t know what that meant except that we … Read More

Oh So Good Spinach Salad

  Welcome to the Kickin’ It Clean, Healthy and Hot Blog Series to celebrate the NEW Fall Renewal Detox. So far we discussed the main tools you need in your clean kitchen and pantry makeover .  Did you get a chance to check out the posts and download your handy guides yet? Make sure to grab the goodies!   Let’s … Read More

Give Your Pantry a Healthy Makeover

Welcome to the Kickin’ It Clean, Healthy and Hot Blog Series to celebrate the NEW Fall Renewal Detox. Last week I discussed the main tools you need in your clean kitchen.  Did you get a chance to check out the post and download your handy guide yet? Go ahead…I’ll wait for you. Sweet. You’re back. Next stop is the pantry. … Read More

Top 6 Must Have Tools for Your Clean Kitchen

Welcome to the Kickin’ It Clean, Healthy and Hot Blog Series to kick off the NEW Fall Renewal Detox. Can I get a whoop whoop! Our first post deals with kitchen gear. How many of you like to collect all kinds of gadgets and your counter top is full of things you never ever use. Like ever? My hand is … Read More

Free Printable Lunch Box Chart

 “Momma, when does school start? I can’t wait to use pencils again!” Is that crazy pants or what?  I’ve never seen two kids so excited to get back to school.  I told them to savor summer, rest, have fun, but all they wanted to talk about was buying new outfits for the first day (well, that was just Kate, Jack … Read More

Raw Vegan Granola Bars

In my personal life, I’ve been working on something this summer.  Something I wasn’t too thrilled about at first. Budgeting I’m taking this Dave Ramsey money class. Ever heard of it? It’s a bit preachy, but the strategies are changing my life. I actually still cringe when I say the word budget (so boring!), but it’s come to a point … Read More

Summer Recipe Round Up

August is about tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini…and berries, too. My favorite past time is trekking to the local farmer’s market in Baltimore,  sampling the summertime treats, and then experimenting in my kitchen with all the goodies I bought. Summer is full of color, flavor, and even the smells of the sunflowers…ahhhh.  My senses come alive! I picked up a bunch of … Read More

How to Eat Healthy at Taco Bell and Other Fast Food Places

As a little girl, I can remember the long road trips to Cedar Point Amusement Park and Sea World each summer. Tina and I  would sing Madonna songs in the back seat, and my dad would stop and get us small vanilla cones from Dairy Queen for a snack. Pretty soon the kids will be out of school and your … Read More

The 1 Smoothie Trick I Can’t Live Without (Plus Smoothie Recipes)

  Can you make your smoothie the night before? Having a smoothie after your workout or for breakfast is a super-healthy rockstar move. I tell my clients to drink a green smoothie at least 5 times a week or even daily if they can swing it. But many worry about not having time to make them in the morning.  This … Read More

Choco-Coconut Bars

I’m on this chocolate kick lately.  I’ve been pretty stressed and busy with the kids’ activities, developing new products for my site, and getting ready for a business trip to NYC.  I don’t know about you, but when I’m extra tired and feeling this way, I tend to go for the chocolate. I want something to soothe me. I WANT … Read More